Remote Senior Solutions Engineer (Networking)

Description:

• Confluent is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer with a specialization in cloud networking to join their team.
• The role involves solving complex connectivity challenges in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• As a key technical advisor, the engineer will design secure and reliable networking architectures that connect on-prem systems to cloud infrastructure, preferably Azure or GCP.
• Responsibilities include designing and troubleshooting cloud networking architectures, advising on networking patterns, supporting deployments, collaborating with sales teams, explaining networking models in the context of security and compliance, sharing best practices, and working with internal teams to represent customer needs.

Requirements:

• Candidates should have 8-10+ years of experience in a technical customer-facing role such as Solutions Engineering, Cloud Architect, or Network Engineer.
• Strong expertise in cloud networking, particularly with Azure or GCP, is required.
• A solid understanding of cloud networking concepts, including hybrid and multi-cloud architecture, BGP routing, firewalling, DNS, private connectivity, and VPNs is necessary.
• Experience supporting enterprise customers with complex networking needs in hybrid environments is essential.
• Knowledge of on-prem to cloud and cloud-to-cloud networking patterns is required.
• Familiarity with Confluent Platform, Apache Kafka, or similar data streaming platforms is a plus.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform) and Kubernetes is a bonus.
• Strong communication skills are needed to translate technical networking details into clear, customer-friendly solutions.
• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to solve tough technical challenges are important.

Benefits:

• Confluent promotes a culture of belonging, ensuring that all employees feel included and valued.
• The company emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives and encourages employees to lead, grow, and challenge the status quo.
• Confluent is an equal opportunity workplace, making employment decisions based on job-related criteria without regard to various classifications protected by law.